EVACUATION OF AIR FROM FUEL LINE


When the following service work(s) is done, refill the fuel tank and then evacuate air from the fuel line.

  • Fuel hose or pipe is removed
  • Fuel filter cartridge is replaced
  • Fuel injection nozzle is removed
  • If necessary for access, fuel is drained from the fuel tank.

1.Remove the fuel filter air plug and O-ring.
2.Cover the circumference of the air plug hole with cloth and use a hand pump repeatedly until no bubbles come out of the air plug hole.
3.Replace the air plug and O-ring with a new one. Tighten the air plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
4.Repeat until the hand pump operation becomes stiff.